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Synopsis

Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor and a bewildering array of other Marvel characters are back in this epic sequel to the gigantic Avengers Assemble. With S.H.I.E.L.D. destroyed and the Avengers on hiatus, Tony Stark jumpstarts a dormant peacekeeping program named Ultron, a piece of self-aware artificial intelligence. Inevitably, things go seriously wrong, with Ultron emerging as a villainous threat that will put Earth’s mightiest heroes to the ultimate test, leaving the fate of the planet in the balance. Unexpected alliances are forged and a host of new characters introduced, setting the stage for the next phase of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe. Joss Whedon directs, ensuring that character and wit are incorporated into the film as much as the gargantuan set-pieces.